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How to get fromJacksonville to Ruskinby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    7h 18m
    $187–283

  2. Drive  208.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Ruskincar car 208.9 mi
    3h 59m
    $36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2434 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    7h 52m
    $43–64

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    2. Take the taxi from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Ruskintaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $132–448

  5. Bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Ruskinbus bus Houston
    8h 11m

Jacksonville to Ruskin by bus

Calendar93Weekly Buses
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Ruskin, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to US Hwy 41 @ Dickman Dr via Orlando Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, Providence Rd @ Providence Park, and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr in around 7h 52m.

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